Stories from February 2011
Oprah Taps Man With Cerebral Palsy To Host New Show
Zach Anner, who has cerebral palsy, will get his own travel show on Oprah Winfrey's new cable television network after being handpicked by the TV legend herself.
Judge: Bullying Fears No Factor In School Placement Decisions
Concerns about potential bullying are not enough to prove that a proposed school placement is inappropriate for a student with special needs under the IDEA, a federal judge has ruled.
Music Program Gives Voice To Those With Autism
A first-of-its-kind program is using a team approach to help kids and young adults with autism learn to communicate and build confidence through music.
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Bogus Service Animals Prompt New ADA Rules
As service animals become increasingly common, so too do cases of pet owners who abuse the system by feigning disability. Now the Justice Department is preparing to crack down.
Disability Advocates On Edge After Cuts To Special Olympics, Other Programs
Funding cuts approved by the U.S. House of Representatives last weekend could spell the end to a Special Olympics initiative and shrink a handful of other disability programs.
Feds Unleash Billions For Community Living
The federal government is opening the door to billions of dollars to help individuals with disabilities access care in the community as opposed to institutions.
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Supreme Court Says No To Parents Suing Vaccine Makers
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that drug makers cannot be sued over vaccine side effects, a decision that could have implications for those who believe in a link between vaccines and autism.
Blacks At Greater Risk For Cerebral Palsy, Study Finds
Black babies are about 30 percent more likely to have cerebral palsy than white children, but the racial disparity could have more to do with trends in birth weight than anything else.
Man With Cerebral Palsy Finalist In Oprah Network Contest
Zach Anner, who has cerebral palsy, is just one step away from landing his own show on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
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Study To Tackle Autism And Driving
Researchers plan to look at whether a simulator can help those with autism learn to drive or if the device could be used to assess who with the disorder is qualified to be behind the wheel.
Delta Fined $2 Million Over Treatment Of Flyers With Disabilities
Delta Air Lines is facing a $2 million federal fine for violating rules on serving passengers with disabilities, officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday.
House Restores $557 Million For Special Education
Congress voted Thursday to restore $557.7 million in proposed cuts to special education, but advocates say students with disabilities aren't out of the woods yet.